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Nonprofit · EIN 82-0615132

OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN

Tax-exempt · WESTERLY, RI 02891

Financials

$33K$23K2023$49K$39K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$48,878$38,911$9,967$120,090$0$120,090
December 31, 2023990$32,630$23,036$9,594$112,961$2,838$110,123
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,429
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12
Net income from fundraising events
$5,437
Other revenue
$5,437

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,693
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,650
Program services (functional)
$20,332
Management and general (functional)
$18,579

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$112,961
Total assets, end of year
$120,090
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$120,090
Net assets without donor restrictions
$120,090
Gross receipts
$75,841
Employees
0
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
RI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER ANSAYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
SERGIO CHERENZIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1.75$0
HARRIET CRANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN KNISLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.25$0
TRACY REGANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10.75$0
DONNA SIMMONSCO-FOUNDER
Trustee or director
1.25$0
CAITLIN WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER ANSAYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
SERGIO CHERENZIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1.75$0
HARRIET CRANEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBIN KNISLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.25$0
TRACY REGANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
10$0
DONNA SIMMONSCO-FOUNDER
Trustee or director
1.25$0
CAITLIN WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2955, WESTERLY, RI 02891-0932
In care of
% JEFFREY KNISLEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SERGIO CHERENZIA, PO BOX 2955, WESTERLY, RI 02891
Signed the 990
SERGIO CHERENZIA, PRESIDENT
Return prepared by
HOYT FILIPPETTI & MALAGHAN LLC

Mission

OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLY'S CHILDREN PROMOTES EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE CHILDREN IN WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION RELATED MATERIALS AND OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT ACADEMICALLY RELATED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN THE WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION RELATED MATERIALS (BOOKS,BACKPACKS,SCHOOL SUPPLIES) AND SUMMER READING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN (K-5) WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE WESTERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY QUALIFY FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP). UNDER OUR PROGRAMS, WE PROMOTE LITERACY BY ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL LIBRARIES, ACCESS TO PRINT AND DIGITAL BOOKS, AND INTERNET CONTENT FOR PARTICIPATING CHILDREN IN THE WESTERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
    Expenses $4,332
  • OUR SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN (K-5) WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE WESTERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAY QUALIFY FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WESTERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND CONSERATION DISTRICT, INITIATIVE - A 6-WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUMMER SET-BACK IN LEARNING.
    Expenses $16,000
  • OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO SHARE ITS MISSION, TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY OF THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN (K-5) AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE WESTERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENGAGE WITH OUR ORGANIZATION TO SERVE AND SUPPORT WESTERLY'S CHILDREN (K-5) IN NEED.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-0615132
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$120,090
Income (IRS master file)
$75,841

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$48,878$38,911$120,090XML
990December 2023$32,630$23,036$112,961XML
990December 2022$47,212$52,723$106,178IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-0615132).

Questions about OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN

What is the EIN of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN is 82-0615132.
Is OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SERGIO CHERENZIA.
Who are the officers and directors of OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPENING DOORS FOR WESTERLYS CHILDREN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $48,878, expenses of $38,911 and total assets of $120,090 at year end.

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